Was Albanese’s royal commission refusal cynical or considered? Either way, his backdown has come too late

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Source: theguardian.com
Was Albanese’s royal commission refusal cynical or considered? Either way, his backdown has come too late

The prime minister says he takes the time to ‘choose the right path’ – but it was right there in front of him the whole time

Ten days ago, Anthony Albanese fiercely argued against a royal commission into antisemitism. On Thursday, from that very same lectern, he declared such an inquiry was vital to “heal” and unite a wounded nation after its worst-ever terror attack.

Which invites the obvious question: What prompted such a screeching reversal?

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